Map Skills
What do the letters N, S, E and W represent on a map?
North, South, East and West.
What is a landform? Give one example.
A natural feature of Earth's surface, such as a mountain, valley, plateau or beach.
What does the term interconnection mean in Geography?
The relationships or links between people, places and environments.
What is the water cycle?
The continuous movement of water between Earth's surface and atmosphere.
What does liveability mean?
How suitable or comfortable a place is for people to live in
What is the difference between latitude and longitude?
Latitude measures north or south of the Equator. Longitude measures east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What is the difference between a natural landscape and a human landscape?
A natural landscape is primarily formed by nature; a human landscape has been built or significantly changed by people.
Give two ways people can connect with places.
Examples include travelling, communicating with friends or family, working, trading and visiting places of cultural importance.
What is evaporation?
The process in which liquid water is heated and changes into water vapour.
Identify three features that can make a place liveable.
Examples include hospitals, schools, public transport, safety, clean water, parks and employment.
A location is at 25°S, 150°E. Which two hemispheres is it in?
Southern and Eastern Hemispheres.
Describe one way humans can change a landscape.
For example, mining removes rock and soil, changing the shape of the land and potentially damaging habitats.
What is the difference between an import and an export?
An import is a good or service brought into a country. An export is a good or service sold to another country.
What is the difference between condensation and precipitation?
Condensation occurs when water vapour cools and forms droplets; precipitation is water falling from clouds, such as rain, hail or snow.
Explain one difference between living in an urban area and a rural area.
Urban areas generally have more services and transport options, while rural areas often have more open space but longer distances to services.
What is an area reference used for on a map?
An area reference helps us find a location within a grid square on a map.
Explain how an earthquake happens.
Tectonic plates move and stress builds along faults. When rocks suddenly slip, energy is released as seismic waves that shake the ground.
Explain two ways technology connects people around the world.
Video calls let people communicate instantly across countries. Online shopping and digital systems help businesses trade globally.
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Name and describe three processes in the water cycle.
Examples: evaporation—liquid water becomes vapour; transpiration—plants release water vapour; surface runoff—water flows across land into waterways.
Why might the same suburb be liveable for one person but not another?
People have different needs. A young family may prioritise schools and playgrounds, while an older person may prioritise healthcare and accessible transport.
A mountain is directly west of a beach. A forest is directly south of the mountain. In which direction is the beach from the forest?
North-east.
Choose a natural hazard. Explain its cause and three impacts on people or the environment.
A tsunami can be caused by an underwater earthquake that displaces water. It can flood coastal communities, destroy buildings and infrastructure, and damage coastal ecosystems.
A phone is designed in one country, manufactured in another and sold in Australia. Explain how this shows global interconnection.
Countries rely on each other for design, materials, manufacturing, transport and trade. Technology and global supply chains make these connections possible.
Explain how population growth can affect access to fresh water.
As population increases, households, agriculture and industry need more fresh water. This can place greater pressure on limited supplies, leading to shortages and unequal access.
Evaluate a town that has affordable housing and parks but no hospital, limited buses and few jobs. Is it liveable for everyone?
Not for everyone. Affordable homes and parks are benefits, but limited healthcare, transport and employment reduce liveability, particularly for elderly people, people without cars and jobseekers.